Top 5 Ways to Celebrate National Coloring Book Day in Style

National Coloring Book Day was first celebrated in 2015, but last year it really came into its own as the coloring community has united around our favorite artistic pastime.

So you may be wondering, how do you celebrate National Coloring Book Day? Simple — keep reading for our five best ways to spend the most colorful day of the year!

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I don’t know about you, but there’s just something about a big pile of markers or a well-organized set of pencils. I always feel about 500% more creative when I’ve got my supplies all laid out around me — with all the colors I might need right at my fingertips!

Maybe right about now is the time to ponder your coloring environment. Instead of coloring at your kitchen table, do you have a spare nook you could turn into a coloring corner? Or even an extra bedroom that could become your coloring studio? See more coloring nook inspiration right here!

4. Or celebrate solo, just you, a stack of coloring books, and a glass of wine.

Big groups not your thing? No problem! Coloring is a great solitary activity, too! Lay out all the new coloring books and coloring supplies you splurged on and go to town.

5. Share your colorful creations on social media!

Let your coloring flag fly! Coloring books are a fun, relaxing way to unplug and de-stress, and there is a huge community of colorists on Facebook and Instagram.

Snap a picture of your work and share it to a coloring book group on Facebook, or tag it with #coloringbook, #adultcoloring, or #coloringforadults on Instagram! (While you’re there — why not follow Cleverpedia on Facebook and Instagram?)